Tag Archives: independence

Trident

Posted on 6th May 2009 by G W

…And on the subject of devolution vs. independence, what a political own-goal by the UK government: The Faslane naval base on the Clyde is to become home to the UK’s entire nuclear-powered submarine fleet, the BBC understands. An announcement on … Continue reading →

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Scotland ‘on a knife edge’ over independence

Posted on 12th February 2009 by G W

Unexpected news: Scotland on a knife-edge “SUPPORT FOR independence has hardened in the face of the global recession, despite Labour predictions that the crisis would see more Scots turning to the Union for protection. The latest TNS System Three survey … Continue reading →

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Four bridges to four futures

Posted on 7th December 2008 by G W

  A rare example of journalism from the Scotsman, in the form of a feature on devolution, independence, the credit crunch and Scotland’s future. The author gauges the feelings of people living and working around the Skye Bridge, Forth Rail … Continue reading →

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The Unravelling of Labour Britain

Posted on 13th May 2008 by G W

Significant changes are underway in British politics, and Scotland has a crucial role. Or perhaps it’s more accurate to say that Scottish politics is changing, and that it is having important implications for the assumptions that UK politics is based … Continue reading →

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